VisaChief Chef (351311): Australian visa options
Which skilled visas Chef is eligible for, the lists it sits on, its caveats, and who assesses it.
Chef is ANZSCO 351311 under both the 2013 and 2022 versions. It is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. That makes it eligible for 9 skilled visa subclasses: 186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494.
Visas this occupation can be used for
| Subclass | Visa | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 189 | Skilled Independent visa (189) | Skilled Independent (subclass 189) - Points-Tested |
| 190 | Skilled Nominated visa (190) | Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) |
| 407 | Training visa (407) | Training visa (subclass 407) |
| 485 | Temporary Graduate visa (485) | Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) |
| 489 | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (489) | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored |
| 489 | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (489) | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated |
| 494 | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (494) | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream |
| 491 | Skilled Work Regional visa (491) | Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated |
| 491 | Skilled Work Regional visa (491) | Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored |
| 482 | Skills in Demand visa (482) | Skills in Demand (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream |
| 186 | Employer Nomination Scheme visa (186) | Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway |
Caveats that exclude some positions
A caveat is not advice about the job - it is a rule that takes the position out of the program entirely. These apply to this occupation:
482 - Skills in Demand (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream
- Low skilled tasks: Excludes any position involved in mass production in a factory setting
- Low skilled tasks: Excludes any position in a limited service restaurant.
186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway
- Low skilled tasks: Excludes any position involved in mass production in a factory setting
- Low skilled tasks: Excludes any position in a limited service restaurant.
Who assesses this occupation
Skills assessments for Chef are done by TRA (Trades Recognition Australia). Their site: tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au. A positive skills assessment is a prerequisite, not a points factor: without one you cannot lodge, no matter how high your points score is.
Points and this occupation
Being on the list makes you eligible; points decide whether you are invited. Score yourself on the points calculator - the minimum is 65 and invitation rounds routinely clear well above it. English is usually the fastest gain: Proficient is 10 points and Superior is 20.
Which list it is on, and why that matters
- CSOL - Skills in Demand (482) Core Skills stream and the Employer Nomination Scheme (186) Direct Entry stream.
- MLTSSL - Skilled Independent (189), Skilled Nominated (190), Skilled Work Regional (491) and Temporary Graduate (485).
Occupation lists change, and an occupation being removed does not affect an application already lodged. The department publishes the operative list in a legislative instrument; this page reflects the combined list as published on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chef on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Chef (ANZSCO 351311) is on the CSOL, MLTSSL.
What is the ANZSCO code for Chef?
ANZSCO 351311 under both the 2013 and 2022 versions.
Which visas can I apply for as a Chef?
This occupation appears against subclass 186, subclass 189, subclass 190, subclass 407, subclass 482, subclass 485, subclass 489, subclass 491, subclass 494.
Who does the skills assessment for Chef?
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) is the assessing authority for this occupation.